Studies on Similarity and Attractiveness Have Found That ________

question 107

Multiple Choice

Studies on similarity and attractiveness have found that ________.

• A) similarity appears to be unrelated to attraction
• B) complementarity is a more powerful influence on attraction than similarity
• C) the more similar two people are, the weaker the attraction, because of boredom
• D) the more similar two people are, the stronger the attraction between them

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Definitions:

Genetic Variation

Variability in the genetic makeup among individuals within a population, which is essential for natural selection and evolution.

Subpopulations

Distinct groups within a larger population that may differ genetically and/or behaviorally, often due to geographical, ecological, or social barriers.

Molecular Clock

A technique in molecular evolution that uses mutation rates of biomolecules to deduce the time in prehistory when two or more life forms diverged.

Base Pair Substitutions

Mutations that occur when one nucleotide base pair is replaced by another pair, which can lead to changes in the protein produced.